Darpan Khalsa
Minto,Australia
Summary
Social work professional with robust background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker - Disability Care
Perfect Care Providor
05.2025 - Current
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
- Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
Social Worker
Freedom Quality Care
03.2019 - 04.2025
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Education
Diploma of Community Services - Community Services - Social Work
Open Colleges
Sydney, NSW09.2024
Bachelor of Sociology - Social Work
Punjab University
03.2012
Skills
- Service planning
- Life Skills Development
- Behavioral Counseling
- Safety Planning
- Case Documentation
- Educational Support
- Family Case Management
- Patient-centered care
- Records Management
- Capacity Building
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Child welfare and protective services
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
- Aftercare follow up
- Attention to Detail
- Efficient under pressure
- Case Needs Assessments
- MS Office
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Treatment Planning
- Staff development
Certification
- Disability Support Certificate - current
- First Aid Certificate - Current
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Social Worker - Disability Care
Perfect Care Providor
05.2025 - Current
Social Worker
Freedom Quality Care
03.2019 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Sociology - Social Work
Punjab University
Diploma of Community Services - Community Services - Social Work
Open Colleges
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